Crime Rates at Holt Close, London, SE28 8LF

Holt Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings , and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Holt Close (SE28 8LF) in the last 12 months was 70.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.1% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average (114.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 28.6% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Holt Close (SE28 8LF), the main crime hotspot is near Carlyle Road. Police recorded 69 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.